A.D. DAHAR

CEO & Founder

Advocate High Court  ·  Arbitrator  ·  Legal Consultant
A.D. DAHAR is a distinguished legal practitioner and the Senior Partner at Dahar Law Chambers. With a career defined by intellectual rigour and high-stakes advocacy, he has transitioned the legacy of NAFEER A. MALIK Law Associates into a modern powerhouse of legal strategy. Mr. DAHAR is widely recognised for his dual expertise in navigating the complexities of Pakistan’s public sector and serving the intricate needs of global financial institutions and multinational corporations.

Core Expertise & Public Sector Advisory

Mr. Dahar’s career is marked by deep-seated trust from Pakistan’s most vital state institutions. He has served as a strategic Legal Advisor to premier public entities, providing counsel on regulatory frameworks, governance, and high-value litigation.

  • Pakistan State Oil (PSO)
    Strategic legal advisory on regulatory compliance, energy sector governance, and high-value commercial disputes.
  • Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)
    Counsel on sector-specific regulatory frameworks and government contract negotiations.
  • National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
    Banking law advisory, recovery litigation, and financial regulatory compliance counsel.
  • Capital Development Authority (CDA)
    Legal counsel on urban development, land acquisition, and public infrastructure governance.

Corporate Counsel & International Portfolio

In the private sector, Mr. Dahar has acted as a linchpin for international and domestic market leaders. Most notably, he served as Country Legal Counsel for Citi Bank in Pakistan, managing complex banking regulations and cross-border financial legalities. His diverse corporate portfolio also includes:

  • Industrial & Commercial GiantsBerger Paints Pakistan and King Travel Canada — legal advisory on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
  • Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsBiomedics Pharmaceutica and Biomedics Healthcare — advising on regulatory approvals, corporate governance, and commercial disputes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Academic Standing

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Dahar is celebrated as a premier Mediator and Arbitrator. He is sought after for his ability to resolve multi-million dollar commercial disputes through strategic arbitration — with a reputation for neutrality, precision, and finding “The Third Way” in complex deadlocks.

A dedicated Advocate at the Lahore High Court, his long-standing association with Quaid-e-Azam Law College reflects his commitment to legal education and the development of Pakistan’s next generation of jurists.

Corporate Law 100%
Family Law 100%
Constitutional Law 100%
Senior Advocacy 100%

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • Traffic Law
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • International Law
  • Property Law
  • Family Law
  • Business Law
  • Capital Market

Membership

  • Law School Admission Council
  • National Association for Law Placement
  • American Bar Association
  • Association for Law Placement
  • American Bar Association
  • National Association for Law Placement
  • Law School Admission Council
  • National Conference of Bar Examiners

Honors & Awards

  • American Bar Association
  • National Association for Law Placement
  • Law School Admission Council
  • National Conference of Bar Examiners
  • Law School Admission Council
  • National Association for Law Placement
  • American Bar Association
  • Association for Law Placement